Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that a lot of things are happening in India in the 21st century which are strengthening the foundation for a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
In his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast, he said his Independence Day call for one lakh youth without any political background to join politics has evoked wide reactions and urged the youngsters to enter public life for a developed India and stronger democracy.
Addressing the 113th episode, PM Modi said, “On August 23, the nation marked the first National Space Day, celebrating the success of Chandrayaan-3. Last year, on this day, Chandrayaan-3 had made a successful landing on the southern part of the moon at the Shiv-Shakti point.”
Countless people from all walks of life joined the freedom movement even though they had no political background, he noted. “They devoted themselves entirely to India’s independence. Today, to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat, we need to rekindle that same spirit once again,” he added.
PM Modi said that a large number of young people are willing to join politics, and all they need is the right opportunity and guidance. He said that youngsters have written to him and reacted on social media to his call. They have noted that family politics suppresses new talent, he added.
“This year from Red Fort, I have urged one lakh Youths who are not from a Political background to connect with the political system. This point of mine has garnered tremendous response. We thus come to know that a large number of our youth are eagerly ready to enter politics”, he said.
The Prime Minister pointed out that all they are looking for is the right opportunity and apt guidance. “I have also received letters from youth across the country on this subject. Enormous response is being received on social media as well. People have sent me many kinds of suggestions,” he said.
“Some youth have also written that dynastic politics crushes new talent. Some youth have mentioned that such efforts will lend more strength to our democracy. I thank each & everyone for sending in suggestions on the subject” he further said.
He expressed hope that now with our collective efforts, youth who do not possess a political background will also be able to come forward in Politics and their experience and their fervour will prove useful for the country.
PM Modi said that ‘Har GharTiranga’ campaign wove the entire country into a thread of togetherness. “This time this campaign was at its peak. Amazing pictures related to this campaign have emerged from every corner of the country. We saw the tricolour fluttering on houses – saw the tricolour in schools, colleges, and universities”.
“People put the tricolour in their shops, offices, people also put the tricolour on their desktops, mobiles and vehicles. This campaign has tied the whole country together and this is ‘Ek Bharat – Shreshtha Bharat’,” said the PM.
